re: Question about 'Connect to a Windows XP or 2000 system with a Windows 95, 98, or Me system over a Network'
Wednesday, October 16, 2002 at 1:55 am
Windows XP Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by jagged ben
(3536 messages posted)
I managed to do it once, with 98 as host, but later on couldn't reproduce.
-Make sure XP firewall is off for that connection.
-Make sure on 98 machine that you choose Microsoft Network Logon in network control
panel, and restart the box.
On Tuesday, October 15, 2002 at 3:58 pm, Sarah Coast wrote:
>I tried it using both systems as server and as client, but i can't get it to work.
>I think i'm missing something imporant. Description: I need to get some files out
>of a broke down 100mhz running win98 first edition, fully updated. I need to get
>those files into a laptop running winxp home. Only way to connect them (as i saw
>it) was through the lpt1 plug. But there always seems to be a bit of incompatibility.
>When using the 100mhz as the client, i used direct cable connection and set up a
>host net connection on windows xp. When using the laptop as a the client i did exactly
>the same except for seting the connection as client. I also tried using the net
configuration
>assistant from winxp that tried to configure win98 on it's own (i had to pass it
>via a disc). I also tried it using two programs, fastlynx, and paraben's pc linker
>but they all seem not to connect. note: I don´t think the cable is mal functioning
>broken. Anyone's done this before? I really need the detailed know-how. Thanks in
>advanced
>
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